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Edmonton Folk Music Festival with Half Moon Run, Margo Price, and more

Aug 10, 2023  ·  Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Aug 10
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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Born in Canada, Danny blends rock, pop, folk, world, and classical music. Known for the albums "Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me" and "Matadora," his diverse style won him 3 JUNO nominations, the Polaris Prize, and CFMA's awards. Collaborated with the Garifuna Collective and recorded "Khlebnikov" in the Arctic with Chris Hadfield.
Old Crow Medicine Show, started by busking, gained fame after Doc Watson discovered them. Known for “Wagon Wheel”, they won 2 Grammys and are Grand Ole Opry members.
Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass blends rock energy with traditional string music, topping charts with albums like "If Sorrows Swim." Winners at Telluride 2006, they've collaborated with acts like the Avett Brothers and hit major festivals. Known for relentless touring and eclectic sounds.
Malian musician Vieux Farka Touré, son of Ali Farka Touré, blends traditional West African music with blues, rock, and jazz. Known for live performances, including 2010 FIFA World Cup, collaborations with Dave Matthews, John Scofield, Derek Trucks, and projects like Touré-Raichel Collective.
Sue Foley, infused with Texas blues & influenced by Austin, champions her beloved pink paisley Fender "Pinky" across classics & originals like "Dallas Man" on "Pinky's Blues."
Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.
Nick Shoulders blends punk's defiance with gritty country music, rooted in his family's vocal traditions. Known for his authentic, joyful style, he often collaborates with influences like Hazel Dickens.
Valerie June, born in Tennessee, blends folk, soul, blues, and Appalachian music. Known for albums like "Pushin' Against a Stone" and Grammy-nominated "The Moon and Stars." Collaborated with Carla Thomas and lauded by Bob Dylan.
DakhaBrakha, a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, blends Ukrainian folk with global rhythms. Known for their theatrical shows and powerful vocals, they promote Ukrainian culture worldwide.
Toronto-born Julian Taylor is a singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and rock. His acclaimed album "The Ridge" earned multiple award nominations including two Juno Awards. Taylor has captivated audiences globally, with standout tracks echoing themes of resilience and identity.
Born in Sligo, Ireland, Dervish is renowned for fiery live shows and masterful arrangements. Known for 'The Great Irish Songbook,' they've collaborated with Vince Gill and Rhiannon Giddens, and won a BBC Radio 2 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Australian band The Paper Kites, known for their soul-stirring indie rock, have six LPs including 'At The Roadhouse.' ARIA-nominated, they've toured extensively in North America and Europe.
Born in Canada, Jill Barber is celebrated for her French songs like "Chansons," favored worldwide with over 120M streams. Known for her unique "Je ne sais quoi," she collaborated with Grammy-nominee Drew Jurecka.
Margo Price, US singer-songwriter, excels in rock with hits addressing social issues. Known for tackling industry double standards and farmers' rights, she joined Farm Aid’s board in 2021.
Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey blend soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for hits from albums like "Run Home Slow" (Grammy-nominated) and chart-topping "The Winding Way," which won a Best Blues & Roots ARIA award.
Born in Sweden, Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth, is known for his dynamic folk performances and captivating troubadour ballads. Acclaimed for lively stage presence, he returned to Sweden in 2020, finding renewed inspiration in touring and songwriting.
Feist, born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, genres blend indie rock, jazz-pop, and folk. Known for hits like "Mushaboom" and "1234." Won multiple Juno Awards, collaborated with Broken Social Scene, Peaches, and on projects like "Sesame Street."
Calgary-born Bella White blends fresh country/folk with deep bluegrass roots. Known for her debut album "Just Like Leaving," she embraces musical freedom, transcending traditional styles as a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Born in Johannesburg and based in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a celebrated indie-folk artist known for his hits and a Grammy-nominated album. He has also performed with US symphony orchestras.
Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.

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